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# Cardboard Room
Disposable Design at its Finest

By Bird Dog | Published 2007-04-18 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-room-the-future-of-building
References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/from_the_drawing_board_to_cardboard_5993.asp) & [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/design/Cardboard-Sound-Box-A-place-for-listening-/)

Wondering what to do with all your left-over cardboard? Why not convert it to a killer new addition on your home. The unique aesthetics and ultra modern feel will have your fiends wondering who promoted you to become the new ambassador of cool.

**Implications** - The [extra room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missing-room) was created by Esa RuskeepÃ¤Ã¤, Martti Kalliala and Martin Lukasczyk out of over 700 sheets of cardboard often found in boxes. The most amazing thing about this room is that it was constructed without the help of any ahesives; it is simply [stacked together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-collection-1). This is a completely feasible concept for daily life, as the cardboard is insulated enough to retain heat.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Sustainable Design:** Businesses in the manufacturing and construction industries can explore the use of biodegradable, sustainable materials such as cardboard to reduce environmental impact.
- **Modular Architecture:** The concept of easily stackable, interchangeable building blocks of cardboard can usher in a new era of modular design and encourage innovative building practices.
- **Temporary Structures:** Cardboard rooms and other structures can provide a low-cost, easy-to-assemble option for temporary housing or pop-up events, offering opportunities for innovation in the events and hospitality industries.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Manufacturing:** The use of cardboard as a material for product packaging and shipping can offer a sustainable alternative for businesses in the consumer goods and manufacturing industries.
- **Construction:** Cardboard can be explored as a potential material for innovative, eco-friendly building solutions in the construction industry.
- **Events & Hospitality:** Low-cost, easy-to-assemble cardboard structures can offer temporary and pop-up solutions for businesses in the events and hospitality industries.

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